There have now been 2,638 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Riverside County, health officials confirmed to News Channel 3 on Sunday afternoon. That total includes 75 deaths and 642 recoveries countywide. There have been 32,779 people tested. Seventy-one people are in the ICU with COVID-19. There are 223 people currently hospitalized for coronavirus in Riverside
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“The Pom Squad may be down right now because of COVID-19, but we’re not out!” said Terri Koepenick in an email to News Channel 3. Koepenick is President of The Pom Squad, described as “California’s only Senior (55+) Cheerleading Squad.” Before the stay-at-home order, the group was planning to perform for residents at nursing homes and assisted
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President Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a briefing detailing the latest updates on the federal response to the outbreak. It is expected to start at 2:45 p.m. Pacific Time. Watch it live here: Complete coverage: Coronavirus in Coachella Valley
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A two-alarm fire burned through a commercial building on Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs on Saturday night. News Channel 3 crews on scene saw numerous Cal Fire fire apparatus from Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs outside the multi-unit strip mall. Businesses were not open at the time and no one was hurt. “Something
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Lifestream Blood Bank in La Quinta collected their first “convalescent plasma” donation on Saturday from a recovered coronavirus patient, who wants to help other patients recover from coronavirus. “A little nervous because its something I haven’t done before,” said Angie Hoyt. “Of course I have given regular blood but I have never done plasma.” Angie
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Riverside County updated coronavirus numbers Saturday afternoon bringing the total number of cases to 2,602. There have been 32,779 people tested in the County with 610 people having recovered from the virus. 74 patients have died from the coronavirus with 215 patients currently hospitalized. 69 of those patients are in the ICU. City of Desert
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County, addressed the state’s efforts to curb coronavirus among the homeless population. Newsom said California has the largest homeless crisis per capita in the country, even before coronavirus. He said there are at least 108,000 people unsheltered on any given day in the state.
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San Bernardino County updated coronavirus numbers Saturday afternoon for a total of 1,219 cases and 57 deaths. The County has tested 12,472 patients with 9.8% testing positive. The County has broken cases down by gender: The County has broken down cases by age:
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Bags full of essential goods, people were lined up outside the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert to drop off donations all to help Martha’s Village and Kitchen. “Thats what we are here for to help each other out,” said Gwen Hagerman from Indio. Palm Desert resident, Josh Paquette, was first in line as the drive
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As the coronavirus crisis continues, many undocumented workers here in the valley have lost their jobs even in essential industries. From farm and restaurant workers to those in service industries, many are out of a job. “We get calls at one, two, three, four and five in the morning…there is so much anxiety,” said Luz
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There’s nothing like popcorn with movie theater butter, if anybody knows that, it’s the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. Tonight and tomorrow the theater will be taking orders for curbside pickup from 5 to 7:30 and all the proceeds go to the theater’s staff who hasn’t been able to work. Instead of layoffs, the theater has been
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Riverside County officials announced on Friday that testing has expanded to residents who do not have symptoms but want to be tested. Officials said extending out testing to people that didn’t show symptoms is part of getting a better idea of how many people have been infected or were asymptomatic. “How many folks are walking
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On Friday, Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez said he’s heard the concerns from the local golf community and plans to address them. “We’re having those discussions as to what other areas there can be some flexibility and modification. I understand that there are folks within the golf industry that are concerned about this,” said Perez.
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco took to social media to provide the latest update on the department’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Sheriff Bianco said that 71 employees have tested positive, but nine employees have recovered and have returned to work. He expects more employees to return to work over the next couple of weeks.
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Riverside County officials amended a public health order to allow faith-based services to conduct drive-up worship services with certain restrictions. This comes after the state issued a clarification on the Governor’s stay-at-home order. Read – Amended OrderDownload Worship services are allowed as long as individuals abide by physical distancing guidelines and refrain from physical contact.
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Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries over the last 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The total number of cases has jumped to 2,457. The number of deaths went from 59 to 69. There is no info on the latest deaths, including, location or age.
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Papa Dan’s in Palm Desert has been a Coachella Valley staple since 1984. In that time, the restaurant has developed quite a loyal fan base and has been consistently voted “Best Pizza in the Valley.” That’s probably because the food always tastes as good as it does the first time. “We’re all Northern Italy. They’re
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of attempting to rob a bank earlier this week. The robbery was reported Monday at 3:58 p.m. at a bank in the 1000 block of Calimesa Boulevard in Calimesa. Employees told deputies that the suspect, a white male, wearing a black beanie, blue
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The Palm Springs Police Department have shut down N. Indian Canyon at the Whitewater Wash, near the Interstate 10 exit, due to low visibility and sand. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on when the road will be back open.
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Health experts and Riverside County officials are holding a news conference today at 2:30 p.m. to provide the latest update on coronavirus response. According to Supervisor Manuel Perez, topics include the expansion in the availability of testing. You can watch live on-air or online at KESQ.com/Livestream-Events starting at 2:30 p.m.
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